3.12. Buffer

The commands in this submenu operate on
named buffers. You can use the
Buffers dialog
to view and manage any named buffers you have created.

3.12.1. Activate the Submenu

You can access this submenu from the image menubar through
Edit → Buffer.

3.12.2. Sub-menu entries

Cut Named

The Cut Named command cuts the
content of the selection from the active layer in the usual way,
but instead of storing the contents in the global clipboard, it
stores it in a special buffer that you name using a pop-up
dialog.

Copy Named

The Copy Named command copies the
contents of the selection from the active layer in the usual way,
but instead of storing the content in the global clipboard, it
stores it in a special buffer that you name using a pop-up
dialog.

Copy Visible Named

The Copy Visible Named command copies
the content of the selection from all the visible layers in the
usual way, but instead of storing the content in the global
clipboard, it stores it in a special buffer that you name using a
pop-up dialog.